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U.S.-Portugal Match Breaks Ratings Record With Staggering Viewership Numbers

U.S.-Portugal Match Breaks Ratings Record
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CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 22: Fans in Grant Park celebrate a goal by the U.S. against Portugal in a Group G World Cup soccer match on June 22, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. Fans were turned away from the free event after a 10,000-person capacity was reached. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

All eyes may not have been on the thrilling U.S. vs. Portugal World Cup match Sunday -- but a record number of them were watching.

The Group G match became the most-viewed soccer game in U.S. history, drawing a record-breaking 18.2 million viewers on ESPN, according to Nielsen fast-nationals.

The 18.2 million viewers (a 9.6 U.S. Nielsen rating) eclipsed the record previously set in 1999 by the Women's World Cup final between the USA and China where 17.9 million viewers tuned in to watch on ABC.

The match was also a huge win for Spanish-language channel Univision, which has been simulcasting World Cup matches with ESPN:

Compared to other major ESPN broadcasts, Sunday's game became "easily the most-watched non-[American] football sporting event in cable TV history," according to Sports Media Watch. The top five markets with the highest game viewership were Washington, DC, Columbus, Ohio, New York, Boston and the Hartford and New Haven, Forbes reports.

Americans have been falling in love with soccer this World Cup, notes The New Yorker. In Chicago, home of the U.S. Soccer Federation, an estimated 20,000 fans packed into Grant Park to watch Sunday's game with many turned away when the park reached capacity before kickoff.

With no teams yet eliminated in Group G, known as this World Cup's "Group of Death," the stakes remain high for the remaining matches when all four teams (Portugal vs. Ghana and USA vs. Germany) face off on Thursday.

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PHOTOS: U.S. vs. Portugal
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(01 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: United States fans enjoy the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo blows a kiss before the start of a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Cup Fans Gather To Watch Matches In Rio(03 of80)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: USA soccer fans wait for their team's game against Portugal at the FIFA Fan Fest on Copacabana beach on June 22, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(04 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: The United States huddle before kickoff of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(05 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Clint Dempsey of the United States controls the ball against Ricardo Costa of Portugal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(06 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Kyle Beckerman of the United States tackles Raul Meireles of Portugal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portugal's forward Nani (R) scores his team's first goal during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / RAPHAEL ALVES (Photo credit should read RAPHAEL ALVES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(08 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Nani of Portugal scores his team's first goal past goalkeeper Tim Howard of the United States during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portugal's forward Nani (L) scores against US goalkeeper Tim Howard during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portugal's forward Nani celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / RAPHAEL ALVES (Photo credit should read RAPHAEL ALVES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(11 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Nani of Portugal (L) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(12 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Nani of Portugal scores his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portugal's forward Nani (R) celebrates after scoring against US goalkeeper Tim Howard (L) during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(14 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Portugal fans cheer during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: United States fans cheer during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(16 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Clint Dempsey of the United States is challenged by Bruno Alves (L) and Ricardo Costa of Portugal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(17 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Graham Zusi of the United States fights off Nani of Portugal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portugal's midfielder Raul Meireles (Top) and US midfielder Kyle Beckerman (Below) clash during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo (R) reacts during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portugal's goalkeeper Beto makes a save during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard (L) grabs the ball next to Portugal's forward Helder Postiga during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(22 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Tim Howard of the United States makes a save during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(23 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Tim Howard of the United States makes a save on a shot by Eder of Portugal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US forward Clint Dempsey (L) powers through the Portugal defence during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / RAPHAEL ALVES (Photo credit should read RAPHAEL ALVES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US German coach Juergen Klinsmann gestures during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US defender Geoff Cameron (L) vies with Portugal's forward Eder (R) during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portugal's midfielder Raul Meireles (2nd R) challenges US midfielder Alejandro Bedoya (R) during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / RAPHAEL ALVES (Photo credit should read RAPHAEL ALVES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(28 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: (L-R) Tim Howard, Fabian Johnson and Matt Besler of the United States react during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portugal's goalkeeper Beto (Top) defends his goal as US forward Clint Dempsey (L) challenges during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portugal's forward Nani (R) jumps for the ball during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US midfielder Michael Bradley (L) and US goalkeeper Tim Howard drink during break of a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US defender Matt Besler (L) and Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo (R) jump to head the ball during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portugal's defender Ricardo Costa (C) is challenged by US midfielder Jermaine Jones (L) during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / RAPHAEL ALVES (Photo credit should read RAPHAEL ALVES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(34 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Tim Howard of the United States looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Cup Fans Gather To Watch Matches In Rio(35 of80)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: USA soccer fans watch their team play against Portugal at the FIFA Fan Fest on Copacabana beach June 22, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard makes a save during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo (L) in action against US defender Matt Besler during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / RAPHAEL ALVES (Photo credit should read RAPHAEL ALVES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World Cup Fans Gather To Watch Matches In Rio(38 of80)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: USA soccer fans watch their team play against Portugal at the FIFA Fan Fest on Copacabana beach June 22, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US midfielder Jermaine Jones (3rd R) heads the ball during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US fans watch a 2014 World Cup Group G football match USA vs Portugal on a giant screen in Rio de Janeiro, on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / YASUYOSHI CHIBA (Photo credit should read YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo (R) cools himself during a break in the first half in a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US midfielder Michael Bradley (2nd R) holds his head after a missed chance on goal which was saved by Portugal's defender Ricardo Costa (not pictured) during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / RAPHAEL ALVES (Photo credit should read RAPHAEL ALVES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US midfielder Michael Bradley (L) reacts after Portugal's defender Ricardo Costa (down) made a save during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portugal's defender Ricardo Costa (L) saves a shot from US midfielder Michael Bradley (R) during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / RAPHAEL ALVES (Photo credit should read RAPHAEL ALVES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(45 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal is challenged by Jermaine Jones (L) and Alejandro Bedoya of the United States during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US midfielder Jermaine Jones (R) scores during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(47 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Jermaine Jones of the United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(48 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Jermaine Jones of the United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US midfielder Jermaine Jones (C) celebrates after he scored his team's first goal during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(50 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Jermaine Jones of the United States scores his team's first goal past Beto of Portugal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US midfielder Jermaine Jones (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US midfielder Jermaine Jones (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US midfielder Jermaine Jones (C) celebrates after he scored his team's first goal during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / RAPHAEL ALVES (Photo credit should read RAPHAEL ALVES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US midfielder Jermaine Jones (2L) celebrates with teammates after scoring during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(55 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Clint Dempsey of the United States celebrates scoring his team's second goal past Beto of Portugal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portugal's goalkeeper Beto reacts after US midfielder Jermaine Jones scored during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(57 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Clint Dempsey of the United States scores his team's second goal past Beto of Portugal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US forward Clint Dempsey scores during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US forward Clint Dempsey (3rd R) celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / RAPHAEL ALVES (Photo credit should read RAPHAEL ALVES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US forward Clint Dempsey celebrates after scoring during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(61 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Clint Dempsey of the United States celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Michael Bradley as Joao Pereira of Portugal looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US forward Clint Dempsey celebrates with teammates after scoring during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(63 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks dejected after the United States scored the second goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard (R) punches the ball clear from Portugal's defender Bruno Alves during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo gestures during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard (R) reacts after goal from Portugal's forward Silvestre Varela (2nd L) during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo (C) vies for the ball against US goalkeeper Tim Howard (L) and US defender Geoff Cameron (R) during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / RAPHAEL ALVES (Photo credit should read RAPHAEL ALVES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard reacts at the end of a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US German coach Juergen Klinsmann (L) congratulates US forward Clint Dempsey during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Soccer Fans Gather To Watch U.S. Play Portugal In World Cup Match(70 of80)
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CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 22: Fans in Grant Park celebrate a goal by the U.S. against Portugal in a Group G World Cup soccer match on June 22, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. Fans were turned away from the free event after a 10,000-person capacity was reached. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo (R) kicks the ball during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(72 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Silvestre Varela of Portugal celebrates scoring his team's second goal as goalkeeper Tim Howard of the United States looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(73 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Silvestre Varela of Portugal scores his team's second goal on a header past Tim Howard of the United States during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US defender Geoff Cameron (R) and US defender Fabian Johnson (2nd R) react after a goal from Portugal's forward Silvestre Varela (3rd R) during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(75 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Silvestre Varela of Portugal celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portugal's forward Silvestre Varela (R) scores his team's second goal during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard reacts after a goal from Portugal's forward Silvestre Varela during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
USA v Portugal: Group G - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(78 of80)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: A United States fan cheers during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard waves at the end of a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US players applaud their fans following a 2-2 draw during a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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